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….is a wonderful thing! One of the coolest things about New America College is the diversity in its student body. Here at NAC, in May 2022, we have students from 30 different countries! Have you ever met someone from Turkmenistan or Cote d’Ivoire? You will at NAC! Accepting students from all over the world means […]
Read PostThe welcoming and supportive international community we have at New America College is very important to us. It is a big decision to reach out to achieve a goal, especially one that requires learning a new language. One of the things we hear from our students, past and present, is how much they also appreciate […]
Read PostIf you ever wanted to learn English – for professional or personal reasons – New America College is a wonderful place to begin. NAC believes in education for all. So strongly is our belief in the importance of education, that we are a not-for-profit school. When asked how much New America College improved their English […]
Read PostIt’s an exciting time at New America College! In May 2021 the Board of Directors completely revised our mission statement. During this process the Board examined what we do for the community and what our organizational values are. As a result, our new mission statement is: Cultivating and celebrating inclusion, community, and success through a […]
Read PostWhy NAC Supports TESL Practicum Students New America College students love us for our engaging, relevant, and expertly-taught classes. Our teachers all have ESL certification and years of experience. But all teachers have to start somewhere! Often certification programs for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) require future teachers to complete practicums in ESL […]
Read PostCongratulations to our May 2021 NAC Ambassadors! These students were nominated by their teachers for embracing NAC’s values of Community, Education, Success, and Acceptance. You make us proud! From top left to right: Aleksandr Sukhomlin, Saul Blanco, Daniela Zubia, Samuel Ballesteros, Dalila Do Amaral, Katia Ito, Mohamed El Malt, Monserrat Mendoza Going forward, teachers will […]
Read PostOn April 21, 2021, NAC had its first-ever fundraising event: An online Thai cooking class! (NAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and we are dedicated to teaching English and helping students reach their goals.) To make a donation to NAC please click here. Fundraising with Pad Thai At NAC, we love food! What better way to learn about someone’s culture […]
Read PostAt New America College (NAC), our cultural values form the basis of our community. As a student you become part of that community. Yes, we are an English school, but NAC is more than “just” a school. We believe in helping students with the important aspects of their life outside of the classroom. While we […]
Read PostAccreditation Accreditation is a mysterious process to many, but it is very important for the student and the school. What is Accreditation? Accreditation is a process of formally recognizing an organization as being qualified in its field. It is important for you, the student. Accreditation means your education is respected by both employers and other schools. It establishes […]
Read PostBeginning In March 2020, New America College temporarily suspended in-person classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff, instructors, and students quickly pivoted to working, learning, and teaching online. In March 2020, we didn’t know how long we would be learning and working from home. The prediction at the time was that we would all be at home for two […]
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